Vasil Kozov, Ekaterin Minev, and Magdalena Andreeva
TEM Journal, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 646-651 (2024)
Subjects
software engineering, business analyst training, higher education, soft skill improvement, practical application, prototyping and interview methodology, Education, and Technology
Abstract
Traditionally university students lack motivation in subjects that are more focused on documentation and theory. This problem only deepens with each new generation. A practical workshop approach has been implemented in the subject “Analysing system requirements and specifications”. Its place in the curriculum is explained. A technique for developing innovation and prototypes, used by Google for motivation is described. The method of its’ implementation is thoroughly documented. A brief experiment in the form of a workshop is described and the gathered data is analysed. A survey on student feedback is conducted and the results are discussed. Influence on student soft skills improvement is evaluated. An observation on using the methodology as an introductory workshop to break the ice with engineering students is made. The conclusions made based on the feedback data and discussions with students show that the methodology is successful and student motivation and attendance is increased.
The paper presents the creation of a dental bridge through two rapid prototyping technologies, SLA and FDM. The dental bridge model was made in a dental laboratory, being used later for 3D printing, through rapid prototyping, using the two technologies, FDM and SLA.